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December 2, 2024
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mark Howell, who is counted absent.
Present: Mary Hartman, Wendy Rovelli, Cameron McKennitt, Terri Ackerman
Absent: Mark Howell
Every vote, in order
Enter an Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(2) to discuss and conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations regarding the Town Manager contract renewal where meeting...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter an Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(2) to discuss and conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations regarding the Town Manager contract renewal where meeting in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town and M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding 1440 - 1450 Main Street (Symes v. Town of Concord), as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Roll Call Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter an Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(2) to discuss and conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations regarding the Town Manager contract renewal where meeting in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town and M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding 1440 - 1450 Main Street (Symes v. Town of Concord), as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Roll Call Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye.”
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda..”
Appoint Agnes Lubega-Kalisa of 12 Nathan Pratt Drive Unit 4 to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to appoint Edward Bernard of 42 Elsinore Street to...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Agnes Lubega-Kalisa of 12 Nathan Pratt Drive Unit 4 to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to appoint Edward Bernard of 42 Elsinore Street to the Concord Cultural Council for a term to expire May 31, 2027.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Agnes Lubega-Kalisa of 12 Nathan Pratt Drive Unit 4 to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to appoint Edward Bernard of 42 Elsinore Street to the Concord Cultural Council for a term to expire May 31, 2027..”
Approve a 120-Day Extension for the Contract Negotiations with Comcast set to expire December 20, 2024
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve a 120-Day Extension for the Contract Negotiations with Comcast set to expire December 20, 2024.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve a 120-Day Extension for the Contract Negotiations with Comcast set to expire December 20, 2024..”
Approve Select Board Licenses for 2025 Annual Renewal - Batch 1 as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve Select Board Licenses for 2025 Annual Renewal - Batch 1 as included in the Select Board meeting packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve Select Board Licenses for 2025 Annual Renewal - Batch 1 as included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
The flag policy does not include the proposed language around the flying of United Nations flags on United Nations Day and Peace Day, except that the main United Nations flag could potentially be...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 to 1: that the flag policy does not include the proposed language around the flying of United Nations flags on United Nations Day and Peace Day, except that the main United Nations flag could potentially be addressed as a ceremonial flag.
The minutes give the count as 3-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 to 1: that the flag policy does not include the proposed language around the flying of United Nations flags on United Nations Day and Peace Day, except that the main United Nations flag could potentially be addressed as a ceremonial flag..”
Table the discussion on ceremonial flags on light poles
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to table the discussion on ceremonial flags on light poles.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to table the discussion on ceremonial flags on light poles..”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM..”
From the Concord Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Concord Bridge — Wendy Rovelli and Cameron McKennitt (Celeste Katz Marston, April 2024), Paul Boehm and Mary Hartman (January 2025), Dean Banfield (courtesy photo, March 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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